Social Calendar

Sun., March 14, 2010

Browne’s Addition Summer Concert Series benefit - To support the 2010 series, with music by Mon Cheri and a fried chicken dinner. Today, 5 p.m., Café Marron, 144 S. Cannon St. $20. (509) 218-9398, www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/101253

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner, Raffle and Silent Auction - Annual fundraiser to support Evergreen Club, a rehabilitative program to help people recovering from mental illness lead vocationally productive and socially satisfying lives. Tuesday, 4:30-9 p.m. Swinging Door, 1018 W. Francis Ave. (509) 326-6794

“Passport to Ireland” - Community Frameworks fundraiser. Music by Ruby Devine and Thistle Down, with the Kelly Irish Dancers. Wednesday, 6 p.m., Northern Quest Resort and Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $35; reservations required by phone or online at www.communityframeworks.org. (509) 484-6733

Adventure Auction - Second annual event presented by Friends of the Centennial Trail to support the completion of the trail, with silent and live auctions. Friday, 5:30 p.m. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $40. (509) 624-7188

St. Mary’s Catholic School Dinner and Auction - “Live, Learn and Grow,” 38th annual event to benefit the school, with silent and live auctions. Evening attire; must be 21 or older. Saturday, 4:30 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, I-90 at Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $45; reservations required. (509) 924-4300, Ext. 205

Winemaker’s Dinner - Join Caterina Winery winemaker Don Townshend and Sante chef Jeremy Hansen for an evening of foods and wines. A silent auction and 10 percent of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the Inland Northwest Chapter of the American Red Cross. Menu available at www.santespokane.com. March 22, 6 p.m., Sante Restaurant & Charcuterie, 404 W. Main Ave. $100 per person. (509) 315-4613

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